Ancient travel icon of Cyricus and Julitta, Russia, 18th century, 2.5x1.5 in
Ancient travel icon of Cyricus and Julitta, Russia, 18th century, 2.5x1.5 in. Miniature bronze icon of the 18th century, depicting Cyricus and Julitta, mother and son who died as martyrs for their faith.
Travel icons were very popular in Russia between the 17th and the beginning of the 20th century. Their light weight and sturdy long-lasting materials like bronze made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons were mass-produced w...
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Ancient travel icon of Cyricus and Julitta, Russia, 18th century, 2.5x1.5 in. Miniature bronze icon of the 18th century, depicting Cyricus and Julitta, mother and son who died as martyrs for their faith.
Travel icons were very popular in Russia between the 17th and the beginning of the 20th century. Their light weight and sturdy long-lasting materials like bronze made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons were mass-produced with casting in special molds, making them really affordable.
Their aesthetic content, initially modest, began to become more and more complexe, beautiful and impressive.
The icons were purified by fire, cleaned, gilded and enamelled.
Travel icon from Moscow (Russia), delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
Measures: 2.4x1.6 inches.
